How can my family access my Nouns DAO account after I die?

The process typically involves contacting Nouns DAO with a death certificate and proof of relationship. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the exact procedure.

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What Happens to Your Nouns DAO Account When You Die

Very high value per NounDAO treasury participation

Quick Facts

Noun NFT

Very high individual value

Governance

DAO voting rights

Wallet

Ethereum wallet holds Noun

Step-by-Step Guide

Secure the Noun NFT — very high value

Each Noun NFT can be worth significant ETH. Ensure the Ethereum wallet holding the Noun is secured and family has access.

Understand DAO participation rights

Owning a Noun grants voting rights in Nouns DAO governance and a share of treasury proposals. Family inherits these rights with the NFT.

Transfer or sell via wallet

The Noun can be transferred to a family member's wallet or sold on OpenSea/Nouns marketplace.

Document Now Checklist

Ethereum wallet holding the Noun
Noun token ID
Current estimated value
Active DAO proposals

Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Nouns DAO. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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